5 things to know for Wednesday, Nov. 16

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team asked the government about the possibility of getting Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump, along with Jared Kushner, his right-hand man and Ivanka Trump's husband, permission to receive top security clearance, according to a transition source. But the inquiry, which was first published by CBS News, has not yet led to any action. Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller said no official request has been made.

Gov. Rick Scott says he is considering running for the U.S. Senate. During a wide-range interview on Tuesday, Scott conceded that seeking the seat held by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is an "option" for him in 2018. Scott, who was re-elected in 2014, cannot seek another term as governor due to term limits.

NBC2 has uncovered more details into the man who was shot and killed while attacking a Lee County deputy Monday following a chase on I-75 in Estero. Edward Strother, 53, lived in Ocala. His family told NBC2 on Tuesday that he used to be a corrections officer. For 22 years, he wore a badge in Connecticut. Up until about a year ago, court records show he had no criminal background. That changed last December.

An area of disturbed weather in the Caribbean Sea is likely to develop into at least a tropical depression by this weekend. That's according to forecasters at the National Hurricane Center, who peg this currently disorganized cluster of thunderstorms with an 80% formation chance given the current setup in the atmosphere.

This morning drier air is moving in behind the passage of a cold front. This dry air means skies will be clear this morning and through the day Wednesday. Temperatures feel a little cool this morning; readings are in the 50's to low 60's. This afternoon highs will warm into the upper 70's. It will be a little breezy this afternoon with wind gusts up to 20 mph.

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